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Ettema Family History

Ettema Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Etter, Etten, Etters, Otteman, Ettel, Datema, Eitel, Otter, Setter

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Where is the Ettema family from?

You can see how Ettema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ettema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ettema families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ettema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ettema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ettema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ettema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ettema. 100% of Ettema women worked as an Office Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Ettema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Ettema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ettema census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Ettema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ettema. For the veterans among your Ettema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ettema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ettema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ettema in 1968 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ettema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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